Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Marine

Unit:

11th Battalion Royal Marines, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

August 3rd, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Agreement

"Marine Hunt acted with courage and resource in getting his section ashore and overcoming enemy resistance. When an order was given to clear enemy posts and his platoon Commander was killed, Marine Hunt advanced alone, and though he was almost immediately wounded, led his section forward and the enemy posts were cleared. He continued the attack at the head of his section until his arm became paralyzed and he could no longer hold his rifle.
By his presence of mind he also saved the life of his Company Commander."